When I read "Americans Have a Different Attitude"by Yen Le Espiritu, I immediately connected with it because one of my best friends is Filipina. In her family, her parents didn't really allow her to be in a relationship until she turned eighteen. Although she is an only child, my reading of the article and my relationship with her make me believe that she identifies with many of the ideals for Filipina women. My friend respects her parents a lot. However, I would say that she is more focused on building a career for herself than on becoming a good housewife. In my friend's family, her cousin was seen as a rebel because she had piercings and a boyfriend.
One particular quote that stood out to me was the quote about the Filipino culture which stated "you know that your family will always be there, that you don't have to work when you turn 18, you don't have to pay rent when you are 18...". I remember my mom making a statement similar to this quote.This statement resonated with me because it reaffirmed the fact that I am very blessed to have parents who care about me enough to welcome me back home.

The article "Age, Race, Class, and Sex" by Audre Lorde was also interesting to me because it combined more factors besides race and gender that construct our identities. I found the statement "...In order to survive, those of us for whom oppression is as American as apple pie have always had...to become familiar with the language and manners of the oppressor, even sometimes adopting them for some illusion of protection" interesting because it suggests that members of minority races act like members of majority races in order to be accepted by them. I have read articles about African-American people and how they may act differently around members of their own race than they do around members of the Caucasian race. I also found her viewpoint of the mythical norm compelling.

I believe that situated knowledge can be both an impediment and a resource because at times it can hinder your viewpoint of the world, and at times it can enhance it. I believe it is important to remain open to other viewpoints because you can learn something from everyone.